2022-2023 Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-COM)

[bkm1171]

I would also like to point out that there are some people in the slack who have not been removed who do not plan to attend. Not sure how many, but I know some personally

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[thatmxcandrdude]

I would also like to point out that there are some people in the slack who have not been removed who do not plan to attend. Not sure how many, but I know some personally

I'm not sure how different it is for OSU-COM, but one of my best friends is a 4th year VetMed student at OSU; she said their classes also used slack and there were quite a few (she said something like 15 or more) faculty and admin people in the group with her class. So, it doesn't necessarily mean there are 165 people currently admitted and committed to the new class. It could very well be much lower, but that still gives a nice, rough estimate given we're nearly approaching April.

Try to hang in there, everyone! I know it's HARD- I am going through peaks and valleys of optimism and hopelessness almost weekly, myself. I get it! But we're not done just yet! I'm sending you all good, peaceful vibes and well wishes! Hopefully we'll get some good news soon!

 

[Dorsey DO]

Radio silence since being complete in August. I'm OOS but have state-ties. Should I reach out at this point or wait until the last rush of April/early May? Reason being is I'm kind of set going elsewhere and have to pack/plan, but just lingering to any last hope here.

 

[bkm1171]

Radio silence since being complete in August. I'm OOS but have state-ties. Should I reach out at this point or wait until the last rush of April/early May? Reason being is I'm kind of set going elsewhere and have to pack/plan, but just lingering to any last hope h

If you’re already willing to pack and go somewhere else, I don’t see the harm in reaching out and expressing interest? Anyone think otherwise?

 

[Izzyka]

My friend and I were both accepted off the waitlist! My friend interviewed early January and was accepted with choice of either campus. I interviewed late February and got an offer to Tahlequah. I got my acceptance call a day or two before my friend did.

Waitlisters, they are actively looking back on applicants to accept. Later interviewers, you have as good of a shot as anyone into getting in. GAP/bridge hopefuls, there is still time for them to give interviews and acceptances before the graduate certificate program starts in June. Applicants waiting for the interview invite, there is still a whole month left! Those who fear they may get nothing but a rejection in May… Keep persevering. I was a reapplicant for this cycle. Ms. Yoder’s application feedback is liquid gold. Keep working on yourself and do not give up your dreams!

 

[rivervalley]

Does anyone here have experience with the GAP/Bridge program or has anyone here been accepted to it? I'm interested to hear if any past students liked the program or just what they thought in general

 

[anxiousmeadow]

Hey! Does anyone have any information on the bridge program? Any interviews for those who only applied to bridge/GAP?

 

[SusanW]

My friend and I were both accepted off the waitlist! My friend interviewed early January and was accepted with choice of either campus. I interviewed late February and got an offer to Tahlequah. I got my acceptance call a day or two before my friend did.

Waitlisters, they are actively looking back on applicants to accept. Later interviewers, you have as good of a shot as anyone into getting in. GAP/bridge hopefuls, there is still time for them to give interviews and acceptances before the graduate certificate program starts in June. Applicants waiting for the interview invite, there is still a whole month left! Those who fear they may get nothing but a rejection in May… Keep persevering. I was a reapplicant for this cycle. Ms. Yoder’s application feedback is liquid gold. Keep working on yourself and do not give up your dreams!

When did you and friend get the acceptance call

 

[bkm1171]

My friend and I were both accepted off the waitlist! My friend interviewed early January and was accepted with choice of either campus. I interviewed late February and got an offer to Tahlequah. I got my acceptance call a day or two before my friend did.

Waitlisters, they are actively looking back on applicants to accept. Later interviewers, you have as good of a shot as anyone into getting in. GAP/bridge hopefuls, there is still time for them to give interviews and acceptances before the graduate certificate program starts in June. Applicants waiting for the interview invite, there is still a whole month left! Those who fear they may get nothing but a rejection in May… Keep persevering. I was a reapplicant for this cycle. Ms. Yoder’s application feedback is liquid gold. Keep working on yourself and do not give up your dreams!

Would you mind sharing any of her liquid gold application feed back? I have some friends who are gearing up for a re-app who have asked me for advice but n=1 so my feed back is maybe liquid copper at best

 

[thatmxcandrdude]

Would you mind sharing any of her liquid gold application feed back? I have some friends who are gearing up for a re-app who have asked me for advice but n=1 so my feed back is maybe liquid copper at best

Definitely suggest to them they meet with her! There is always a re-applicant feedback session she schedules with people who are interested. Usually, you'll schedule it in advance, and she'll have time to gather all the information from your specific application and go over your strengths and areas you could improve to increase your chances when you reapply.

Honestly, it's really not super useful to share any feedback given to any one person, because say you have a decent MCAT score, an OK GPA, but hundreds of hours of volunteering and clinical experience. The feedback you get will not necessarily be very valuable for someone who has a 51X MCAT, 3.8+ GPA, and more limited clinical experience. Each applicant will have specific things they can do to improve their chances, so it's really the most useful to schedule an appointment with Lindsey or another Admissions specialist to discuss your (their) specific application.

 

[Traddr30]

Has anyone heard when the last interview day is?

 

[Baklava Tiramisu]

are they still offering interviews

 

[Galaxy556]

are they still offering interviews

Interviews go all the way till the end of April so theres still a few more left! Don’t give up yet!

 

[chpiib]

For anyone who submitted the scholarship application they sent out via email a few months back, do you remember when they said they'd begin awarding scholarships?

Not a very helpful answer, but I just assumed June 1st, since everything is due by then?

 

[lolakamp]

Has anybody gotten off the waitlist within the last few weeks?

 

[mo1234567]

Is anyone admitted into the grad cert/gap/bridge programs? I was wanting to reach out to hear if you have heard any information about the start of the program. We could start a group me if anyone is interested!

 

[mo1234567]

Hey! Does anyone have any information on the bridge program? Any interviews for those who only applied to bridge/GAP?

I was admitted into the grad cert program. I know the classes begin June 12th but that is it currently.

 

[68W2DOdoc]

I was admitted into the grad cert program. I know the classes begin June 12th but that is it currently.

If you’re not a GAP/Bridge student and plan to apply, don’t take your MCAT for granted. You also don’t wanna slack on your classes. It’ll help you during application season.

 

[thatmxcandrdude]

I'm not certain at all, but I think this is this last week for interview invitations to be extended. I know they typically interview throughout April, and I also think they usually call applicants to schedule interviews two weeks out. I could be wrong, of course, but I think that's how things go.

With that being said, I'm manifesting some good news for us all. If what I think is true, tomorrow/today (04/14) is the last day they'll be reaching out to offer/schedule interviews for this cycle. I'm putting all the good vibes and manifesting energy and well wishes that at least one of us gets a call tomorrow. Good luck, everyone! You're all great and it will happen for you- you'll make it happen! ☺️

 

[Izzyka]

Has anybody gotten off the waitlist within the last few weeks?

I am sure there is going to be more movement once students start committing to OU. Several names in the OU GroupMe overlap with people in the OSU slack. Definitely send in your updates if you have any!

 

[medstudenthopeful2023]

Just wondering if anyone has gotten calls about the GAP/Bridge moved off waitlist?

 

[thatmxcandrdude]

I'm not certain at all, but I think this is this last week for interview invitations to be extended. I know they typically interview throughout April, and I also think they usually call applicants to schedule interviews two weeks out. I could be wrong, of course, but I think that's how things go.

With that being said, I'm manifesting some good news for us all. If what I think is true, tomorrow/today (04/14) is the last day they'll be reaching out to offer/schedule interviews for this cycle. I'm putting all the good vibes and manifesting energy and well wishes that at least one of us gets a call tomorrow. Good luck, everyone! You're all great and it will happen for you- you'll make it happen! ☺️

I called today, and it was confirmed they are no longer offering interviews for this application cycle. There is still hope for those of you on the wait lists, but for people who haven't interviewed for this cycle, at least we can all start planning for this summer and the following cycle to be ready. Don't forget that Admissions typically offers feedback for applicants who aren't accepted at the end of the cycle. I would highly suggest scheduling one if you want to reapply for the next cycle.

Best wishes and good luck to you all! I'm proud of you.

 

[PoroAcetate]

Did anyone else get a waitlist inquiry email?

 

[hopeful_reapplicant]

Did anyone else get a waitlist inquiry email?

I did. Just to confirm I wanted to keep my spot. Hopefully next week we’ll start hearing something since some may commit to enroll to MD schools.

 

[SusanW]

Did anyone else get a waitlist inquiry email?

Did you get a similar notification earlier, got one email in February but not this one

 

[PoroAcetate]

Did you get a similar notification earlier, got one email in February but not this one

It should be the same email. I think I got mine around Sunday. It was in my spam folder for some reason.

 

[Intrigued]

Has anyone started a GroupMe or FaceBook group for OSU-COM 2027? Asking for a friend 😁

 

[thatmxcandrdude]

First round of official rejections are out! Ask me how I know!

 

[leia314]

First round of official rejections are out! Ask me how I know!

Made me log into the portal just to be rejected….so done

 

[thatmxcandrdude]

Made me log into the portal just to be rejected….so done

Yeah, I hate how people who wait around all cycle for an interview or any kind of feedback at all basically get nothing, and then when you suddenly get the "NEW UPDATE!!" email, it's just your rejection. For people who haven't been through this before, it can definitely sting if they see that and think they're about to get some long-awaited good news.

I think the blanket emails to applicants is a much kinder, much more straightforward way to deliver the rejection.

 

[PoroAcetate]

At this point I feel like most of those who got in don’t use SDN 😕

 

[mapvi]

Just withdrew my A, good luck to all of those on the waitlist!

 

[Kendra Kotoun]

Hello! I’m currently on the waitlist and have been since September, I’ve updated twice to stay active on the waitlist. I’ve been accepted to two other schools and one is wanting an affidavit signed with my commitment. With still being on the waitlist at osu I’m hesitant to sign the affidavit, has anyone had to do or seen something similar where it affected their waitlist spot?

 

[Galaxy556]

Hello! I’m currently on the waitlist and have been since September, I’ve updated twice to stay active on the waitlist. I’ve been accepted to two other schools and one is wanting an affidavit signed with my commitment. With still being on the waitlist at osu I’m hesitant to sign the affidavit, has anyone had to do or seen something similar where it affected their waitlist spot?

If you got an A at that institution and you like it I would say take it. Ask yourself if you could see yourself enjoying being there for the next four years, if yes then you have your answer.

Signing on with them is basically a commitment from the sounds of it so you would probably not be able to change your mind after without some sort of consequence, I imagine. So weigh the pros and cons of that decision before making it.

 

[PoroAcetate]

I just got the A this morning! Super excited to be attending OSU this year!

 

[chacothefish]

hi! does this school take a lot of out of state residents? or mostly just in-state oklahoma residents?

 

[drthedude]

hi! does this school take a lot of out of state residents? or mostly just in-state oklahoma residents?

very IS heavy

 

[chacothefish]

very IS heavy

I figured! Thanks for the reply!

 

[ZombieDante]

Withdrew my A here this week. Hopefully it goes to a waitlister here.

 

[WarEagle1000]

How many in this group were initially waitlisted and eventually accepted? How much time passed from waitlist to acceptance? TY

 

[Galaxy556]

How many in this group were initially waitlisted and eventually accepted? How much time passed from waitlist to acceptance? TY

A lot of people are waitlisted tbh (about 50-75% of the incoming class) and it can range from months to weeks but generally, waitlist movement doesn’t really start till spring.